State of the art learning campus opens in Fife.
First Minister has officially opened two new
schools in Dunfermline which were supported by £53.4 million of
Scottish Government investment.
Based within the new state of the art Dunfermline Learning
Campus, St Columba's RC and Woodmill High School will provide
education opportunities from primary school all the way through
to college. The campus will also be home to the new Fife College
which is expected to open in early 2026.
If the Scottish Parliament votes for the 2025-26 Budget, it will
ensure councils share a record funding settlement of more than
£15 billion which will help provide vital support for schools and
education.
The opening of the two new schools also adds to the proportion of
schools in “good” or “satisfactory” condition which has increased
from 62.7% in April 2007 to 91.7% in April 2024. The increasing
number of high quality school buildings is supported by the
Scottish Government's £2 billion Learning Estate Investment
Programme (LEIP) – delivered in partnership with local
authorities. A further nine school projects included in the
programme will open in 2025-26.
First Minister said:
“Investing in our children's education is one of the most
important investments we can make and my government is determined
to continue to deliver progress in Education. The pupils of the
two schools on the Dunfermline Learning Campus will be learning
in state of the art and modern facilities.
“It is my pleasure to officially open the schools within the
Dunfermline Learning Campus and to see this fantastic facility
come to life which has been supported by over £53 million of
Scottish Government investment.
“There is so much to be proud of in Scottish education, with
literacy and numeracy at a record high and record numbers of our
young people going on to university. Our budget will invest
to ensure we can continue this progress.
“That is why I am calling on Parliament to unite behind the
Budget and ensure we can drive further improvements in our
schools, and deliver for our young people.”
Education Secretary said:
“The Dunfermline Learning Campus is a key example of the Scottish
Government - in partnership with local authorities - delivering
for local communities through the £2 billion LEIP. For the pupils
attending these schools, this campus will be transformative for
their education, for their families and for their future.
“I'm really pleased to see that community initiatives have been a
focus during the building period. 814 weeks of apprenticeships
have been supported for local young people and more than £56,000
donated to local community groups – putting community and social
value at the heart of the campus.”
Background
School Estate Statistics
2024
Scottish Budget
2025-2026
